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Huge ice and snow sculptures of Robert the Bruce, Mary Queen of Scots, Dolly the Sheep, Greyfriars Bobby and the Loch Ness Monster will be brought into the heart of Edinburgh’s New Town for the festive season. A “frozen museum” will be created at the west end of George Street as part of a major overhaul of the city’s winter festivals. Kelpies, Highlands cows, Vikings and eagles will be among the other “Scottish icons” turned into works of art for The Ice Adventure, which will run until Christmas Eve. The new ticketed event, billed as an “immersive walk-through experience”, will replace the popular Street of Light installation, which attracted more than half a million people to George Street and the Royal Mile in the last two years. And one of Edinburgh’s most prominent buildings will be turned into a giant advent calendar as part of a drive to ensure attractions are more spread out around the city. Historic images of Edinburgh in winter will be projected onto the face of General Register House, the national archive building at the corner of Princes Street and the Bridges, in the run-up to Christmas. Underbelly, which is producing the Christmas event for the […]

Edinburgh is one of Scotland’s most charming cities, filled to the brim of things to do, sights to see and experiences to be had. With well over a thousand years of rich cultural history, Edinburgh has to be on your “travel list”. Edinburgh is easily one of my favourite cities to visit and even if you live in Scotland, you’re bound to find the appeal of Edinburgh too strong to resist. Edinburgh is one pretty special Scottish city! The sights of Edinburgh, such as; the castle, the Royal Mile and Arthur’s Seat are pretty well-known but there is a whole heap of other places that every visitor should see. Whether you’re in the city for a few days or a little longer, digging a litter deeper into the hidden sights of the city offers all of us the opportunity to find something a little more secret and off the beaten path… …with some pretty epic gems to be discovered! ❤️ Take a look below at some of the very best secret sights that most visitors forget to see! 1) See the resting place of Lord Voldemort? This cemetery may not look that interesting… probably a little more sinister and spooky […]

Never fear, Edinburgh has plenty of affordable dining options to keep both your wallet and your tummy happy, many of which we covered in our original cheap eats guide. Whether you’re looking for a cheap breakfast, a low-cost lunch or a budget dinner, here are 10 more of the best cheap eats in Edinburgh. 1. MUMs Great Comfort Food Previously the Monster Mash Cafe, Mums offers gourmet home-style baking at great value prices. With a traditional menu featuring sausages and mash and shepherds pie, Mums is the best place in town for feel-good food. Address: 4a Forrest Road Tel: +44 (0) 131 260 9806 Web: www.monstermashcafe.co.uk 2. Elephant House Where J.K Rowling dreamt up her most famous creation, the Elephant House is a charming café with quality coffee, scrummy snacks, and of course… elephants. A cosy place to catch up with friends or have a try at writing your own magical novel. Address: 21 George IV Bridge, EH1 1EN, UK Tel: +44 (0) 131 220 5355 Web: www.elephanthouse.biz 3. Mimi’s Bakehouse Situated in the Shore area of Leith, Mimi’s Bakehouse offers lots of sweet treats as well as afternoon tea and sumptuous savoury lunches. The family-run bakery also have a take-away shop on the Royal […]

Looking for somewhere to eat in Edinburgh? Edinburgh Events‘ team are here to help! These are his pick of the best places to eat in Scottish capital… Fancy a taste of something new? This week we are delighted to welcome you to the Edinburgh Events, who will divulge their insider food tips on the best dishes to try in the city. 1. Meat Platter from Frontier This gorgeous dish includes slow cooked beef brisket, cheesy baked mash, pork ribs, pork belly, pork crackling, a charred buttery corn cob, apple sauce, and a jug of gravy. Address: 8 Gillespie Place, Edinburgh, EH10 4HS, UK Tel: +44 (0) 131 228 1145 2. Marshmallows from The Marshmallow Lady If you want marshmallows in this city, there is only one place you should go. In Edinburgh, we have a shop that is completely dedicated to selling homemade gourmet marshmallows. The Marshmallow Lady offers a wide selection of flavours that will boggle your imagination, including After Eight, key lime pie, and prosecco & rose. Yes, prosecco!Address: 14 Rodney St, Edinburgh, EH7 4EA, UK Tel: +44 (0) 784 369 9790 3. Pork Gyoza from Harajuku Kitchen Steaming hot, and salty with soy sauce, a plate of pork gyoza […]

Find the best things to do in Edinburgh with our ultimate guide to attractions and events. Visit Edinburgh, enjoy the city’s spectacular scenery and activities, and take advantage of the magnificent views in Edinburgh. Whether you are a first-time visitor to the capital, you’ll discover many Edinburgh places, from iconic Edinburgh attractions to unusual ideas for your days in Edinburgh. You could also get lost in the wonders of Edinburgh museums, savour some delicious traditional dishes and see Edinburgh sights from a new perspective with one of the many Edinburgh tours. 1. Edinburgh CastleEdinburgh Castle is one of the most exciting historic sites in Western Europe, Set in the heart of Scotland’s dynamic capital city it is sure to capture your imagination. The scenery will take your breath away. The castle opens daily at 9.30am. Closing time varies seasonally. Winter and summer hours are detailed below: Summer(1 Apr – 30 Sep): 6pm Winter(1 Oct – 31 Mar): 5pm We recommend you allow at least 2 hours to see all the castle highlights and to get the most out of your visit. Tickets: Adult (16 – 59 yrs) £17.00 Child (5 – 15 yrs) £10.20 Concession (60 yrs+ and unemployed) £13.60 Children […]

There are just days to go until the festival kicks off in the Scottish capital and there’s still time to get in on the action. With just days until the 70th Edinburgh Fringe Festival kicks off in Scotland’s capital, there is still time for you to get more involved than just booking a ticket. Productions, bars, venues, and many more are still looking to recruit enthusiastic candidates for the annual festivities, which run from August 4 to August 28. Here are the top five jobs you can throw your application in for, even just for a laugh. Tall, male actor With the Fringe just around the corner, there is still hope for a big actor with a little bit of ambition to get on the stage. The actor/extra must be “45 years old” and ideally would be a gigantic “6’9 tall” and available to play the “role of a bodyguard/security for the run of the Edinburgh festival.” There are only two applicants so far, so you are still in with a good chance. By the way..:Pp If you’re student, traveller, young professional between 20-30, you should join our Edinburgh International Society‘s “Friday Night Social” to build better communities in the City […]